Over the last 24 hours Kazakhstan detected 720 new coronavirus-positive cases, Trend reports citing Kazinform. 50 cases were registered in Nur-Sultan, 43 in Almaty, 3 in Shymkent, 69 in Akmola ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka and China discuss consolidating bilateral relations
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage together with Vice Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Luo Zhaohui, chaired the 11th session of the diplomatic consultations ... ( read original story ...)
Obama’s book notes UN failure in Sri Lanka
Former US President Barack Obama has referred to Sri Lanka in his just released book which has already sold millions of copies. The reference on Sri Lanka, though very short, is likely to stir ... ( read original story ...)
U.N. Gets OK to Aid Crippled Yemen Tanker After Months of Waiting
Officials have been waiting since July to inspect and repair the FSO Safer, a stricken tanker off the Yemen coast. Houthi rebels have finally given approval, the U.N. said. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s BTS Snags First Ever Grammy Nomination for a K-Pop Band
South Korean boy band BTS on Tuesday snagged the first ever Grammy nomination for a K-pop band, taking the worldwide sensation a step closer to winning the music award. Since their debut in 2013, the ... ( read original story ...)
How South Korea’s Flu Vaccine Scare Offers Lessons for Other Nations
Officials and scientists fought misinformation with data and clear communication — offering a game plan for the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines, experts say. ( read original story ...)
Thailand revives royal insult law ahead of mass rally
Police in Thailand have summoned seven leaders of anti-government protests to face charges of insulting the monarchy and cordoned off parts of Bangkok, ahead of a planned demonstration to demand that ... ( read original story ...)
Thailand Criticised Over Royal Insult Charges as More Summoned
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand faced criticism from international rights groups on Wednesday for bringing charges of insulting the monarchy against protest leaders who have challenged King Maha ... ( read original story ...)
Sweden Foreign Minister Calls Iran’s Zarif Over Scientist Sentenced to Death
Sweden's foreign minister said on Tuesday she had spoken to her Iranian counterpart after reports Iran may soon enforce a death sentence on Swedish-Iranian scientist Ahmadreza Djalali. Djalali, a ... ( read original story ...)
President Trump sends B-52s to Gulf in final show of strength with Iran
The US sent a long-range bomber force to the Middle East at short notice over the weekend as leading American, Israeli and Saudi officials held an unprecedented diplomatic meeting on Saudi Arabia’s ... ( read original story ...)